EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 6 MIN
Which is Better? Thorp Dirt Burners' Ball Differential or the MIP Super Ball Diff?
from The RC Deep Dive · host RC Deep Dive
During the golden age of R/C, for the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis radio controlled model vehicles, Thorp Manufacturing a.k.a. Dirt Burners was the solution for putting a bulletproof Ball Differential in your gearbox. In the rere (re-release) era, the answer is the MIP (Moore's Ideal Products) Super Ball Diff plus UJs (Universal Joints) or CVDs (Constant Velocity Drives).Which option is better for your vintage or rere Tamiya ORV radio control car, truck, or buggy? We break down the engineering of both amazing products in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.
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Which is Better? Thorp Dirt Burners' Ball Differential or the MIP Super Ball Diff?
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